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Cedar School Course Offerings & Scholarship Information

Use your Step Up scholarship to pursue a Christ-centered, classical education at Cedar School.

A Classical Education, Made Accessible

Cedar School partners with homeschool families through a Christ-centered, classical, collaborative education model that combines structured in-person learning with continued learning at home.


For families using Step Up For Students scholarship funding, Cedar School offers course selections organized by grade band and developmental stage. 


Each program is designed to grow with the student, building strong academic foundations, thoughtful communication, sound reasoning, personal responsibility, and a deeper understanding of God and His world.

How to Select Cedar School in the Step Up Portal

When selecting a Cedar School course through the Step Up portal, families should choose the program that corresponds with their student's current grade level. Age ranges are approximate, and placement is based primarily on grade level and student readiness.

Find Your Student's Cedar Program

K–1 Foundations Program

Grades 2–3 Grammar Stage Program

Grades 2–3 Grammar Stage Program

Approx. Ages 5–7 | Grammar School

Building strong foundations with wonder and confidence


Our K–1 program provides a warm, structured introduction to classical learning. Students develop foundational skills in language, early writing, mathematics, history, science, and oral communication through stories, memory work, guided practice, discuss

Approx. Ages 5–7 | Grammar School

Building strong foundations with wonder and confidence


Our K–1 program provides a warm, structured introduction to classical learning. Students develop foundational skills in language, early writing, mathematics, history, science, and oral communication through stories, memory work, guided practice, discussion, and simple presentations.


Step Up Course Offering:
K–1 Foundations Program

Grades 2–3 Grammar Stage Program

Grades 2–3 Grammar Stage Program

Grades 2–3 Grammar Stage Program

Approx. Ages 7–9 | Grammar Stage

Growing in knowledge, skill, and confidence


Students strengthen their academic foundations while developing greater accuracy and independence. Coursework includes language, writing, mathematics, literature, history, science, memorization, presentation skills, and Christian formation.


Step Up Course Offering:
Grammar Stage Program

Grades 4–5 Upper Grammar Program

Grades 2–3 Grammar Stage Program

Grades 4–5 Upper Grammar Program

Approx. Ages 9–11 | Upper Grammar Stage

Deepening understanding and developing independence


Students move toward increasingly independent academic work through rich literature, organized writing, mathematics, history, science inquiry, research, discussion, and presentations. This stage emphasizes responsibility, perseverance, and thoughtful

Approx. Ages 9–11 | Upper Grammar Stage

Deepening understanding and developing independence


Students move toward increasingly independent academic work through rich literature, organized writing, mathematics, history, science inquiry, research, discussion, and presentations. This stage emphasizes responsibility, perseverance, and thoughtful engagement.


Step Up Course Offering:
Upper Grammar Program

Grades 6–7 Dialectic Program

Grades 6–7 Dialectic Program

Grades 4–5 Upper Grammar Program

Approx. Ages 11–13 | Dialectic Stage

Learning to reason, question, and communicate with purpose


Students begin moving beyond simply acquiring information to examining ideas, asking thoughtful questions, and developing sound reasoning. Coursework emphasizes writing, research, close reading, discussion, problem-solving, mathematics, history, 

Approx. Ages 11–13 | Dialectic Stage

Learning to reason, question, and communicate with purpose


Students begin moving beyond simply acquiring information to examining ideas, asking thoughtful questions, and developing sound reasoning. Coursework emphasizes writing, research, close reading, discussion, problem-solving, mathematics, history, science, and biblical formation.


Step Up Course Offering:
Dialectic Program

Grades 8–9 Rhetoric Program

Grades 6–7 Dialectic Program

Grades 8–9 Rhetoric Program

Approx. Ages 13–15 | Rhetoric Stage

Preparing students to communicate, lead, and live with purpose


The Rhetoric program challenges students to communicate clearly, evaluate information carefully, and apply learning to real-world questions. Students engage in advanced writing, literature, mathematics, history, laboratory science, logic, deba

Approx. Ages 13–15 | Rhetoric Stage

Preparing students to communicate, lead, and live with purpose


The Rhetoric program challenges students to communicate clearly, evaluate information carefully, and apply learning to real-world questions. Students engage in advanced writing, literature, mathematics, history, laboratory science, logic, debate, leadership, personal finance, economics, and career awareness.


Step Up Course Offering:
Rhetoric Program

Step Up Course Selection at a Glance

Grades K–1:

Ages: 5–7

Step Up Course Offering: K–1 Foundations Program

Grades 2–3:

Ages: 7–9

Step Up Course Offering: Grammar Stage Program

Grades 4–5:

Ages: 9–11

Step Up Course Offering: Upper Grammar Program

Grades 6-7:

Ages: 11-13

Step Up Course Offering: Dialectic Program

Grades 8-9:

Ages: 13-15

Step Up Course Offering: Rhetoric Program

A Classical Education That Grows With Your Child

From the earliest years of learning through the Rhetoric stage, Cedar School is designed to help students develop not only academically, but as thoughtful, responsible, Christ-centered young people.


Our classical model progresses intentionally—from foundational knowledge and memory work, to reasoning and discernment, to communication, leadership, and purposeful engagement with the world. 


The goal is not simply to prepare students for the next grade. It is to prepare them to know what is true, think well, communicate clearly, and live faithfully.

Questions about Step Up?

We're here to help you navigate the process.


Choosing the right course offering in the Step Up portal can feel overwhelming. If you're unsure which Cedar School program corresponds with your student's grade or have questions about our hybrid model, we're happy to help.

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The course descriptions on this page are broad program narratives intended to communicate the educational focus of each stage. Families should select the Cedar School offering corresponding to their student's current grade band. Age ranges are approximate, and placement is based primarily on grade level and student readiness.

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